Monday, 16 January 2012

The Battle Begins - Tony Abbott - Underworlds Book 1

This is the second series I have read by Tony Abbott. The first, The Haunting of Derek Stone, was amazing. I loved it, so when this new series was starting I had to read it. I was not disappointed. Tony Abbot has come up with yet another great concept and is bringing it to life for readers both young and young at heart. With a mix of Greek, Norse, Egyptian and Babylonian mythologies, a group of fourth graders, and the whole world at stake, what could go wrong?Owen Brown is in the fourth grade. One morning at school he sees the floor open up and swallow his best friend Dana Runson. This event is also witnessed by Sydney Lambertti, the new shop teacher's daughter. And the final member of our group of youngsters is Dana's and Owen's friend, Jon Doyle. After Dana's disappearance, Owen and the other two must figure out what is going on. They soon have encounters with a fire-breathing giant wolf, the lyre of Orpheus, and the three Valkyries. And that is just the beginning of the story.

This first book in a new series was a delight to read. It has a fast pace, interesting characters and a wonderful plot. I cannot wait to see how the series progresses. I can highly recommend this book.

Secrets of Droon1. The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet (1999)2. Journey to the Volcano Palace (1999)3. The Mysterious Island (1999)4. City in the Clouds (1999)5. The Great Ice Battle (1999)6. The Sleeping Giant of Goll (2000)7. Into the Land of the Lost (2000)8. The Golden Wasp (2000)9. Tower of the Elf King (2000)10. Quest for the Queen (2000)11. The Hawk Bandits of Tarkoom (2000)12. Under the Serpent Sea (2001)13. The Mask of Maliban (2001)14. Voyage of the Jaffa Wind (2002)15. The Moon Scroll (2002)16. The Knights of Silversnow (2002)Special Edition 1. The Magic Escapes (2002)17. Dream Thief (2003)18. Search for the Dragon Ship (2003)19. The Coiled Viper (2003)20. In The Ice Caves of Krog (2003)21. Flight of the Genie (2003)Special Edition 2. Wizard or Witch? (2004)22. The Isle of Mists (2004)23. The Fortress of the Treasure Queen (2004)24. Race To Doobesh (2005)25. The Riddle Of Zorfendorf Castle (2005)Special Edition 3. Voyagers of the Silver Sand (2005)26. The Moon Dragon (2006)27. The Chariot of Queen Zara (2006)28. In the Shadow of Goll (2006)Special Edition 4. Sorcerer (2006)29. Pirates of the Purple Dawn (2007)30. Escape from Jabar-Loo (2007)31. Queen of Shadowthorn (2007)Special Edition 5. Moon Magic (2008)32. Treasure of the Orkins (2008)33. Flight of the Blue Serpent (2008)34. In the City of Dreams (2009)Special Edition 6. Crown of Wizards (2009)35. The Lost Empire Of Koomba (2009)36. Knights of the Ruby Wand (2010)Special Edition 7. The Genie King (2010)Special Edition 8. The Final Quest (2010)

Cracked Classics1. Trapped in Transylvania: Dracula (2002)2. Mississippi River Blues: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (2002)3. What a Trip!: Around the World in Eighty Days (2002)4. Humbug Holiday: A Christmas Carol (2002)